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  Word Descriptions infer, loiter, equivocation, acerbic, derogatory, foster, complaisance, amiable, benefactor, deride


   
Description of infer (verb)
to form an opinion; to conclude; to surmise; to derive

Samples of infer
From the broad outline he supplied it was easy to infer that the applicant knew a great deal about trains.



   
Description of loiter (verb)
to spend time aimlessly; to idle

Samples of loiter
Many teenagers loiter around the mall when there is nothing else to do.



   
Description of equivocation (noun)
purposely misleading statement; prevarication

Samples of equivocation
The equivocations by the man sent the search team looking in the wrong direction.



   
Description of acerbic (adjective)
tasting sour; harsh in language or temper; bitter

Samples of acerbic
Too much Bay Leaf will make the eggplant acerbic.
The baby's mouth puckered when she was given the acerbic medicine.
The columnist's acerbic comments about the First Lady drew a strong denunciation from the President.



   
Description of derogatory (adjective)
belittling; uncomplimentary; scornful; disparaging

Samples of derogatory
He was upset because his annual review was full of derogatory comments.



   
Description of foster (verb)
to encourage; to nurture; to support; to care for; to raise

Samples of foster
A good practice routine fosters success.
After the severe storm the gardener fostered many of his plants back to health.



   
Description of complaisance (noun)
quality of being agreeable or eager to please; acquiescence; graciousness

Samples of complaisance
The complaisance of the new assistant made it easy for the managers to give him a lot of work without worrying that he may complain.



   
Description of amiable (adjective)
friendly; genial; pleasant

Samples of amiable
The newcomer picked the most amiable person to sit next to during the meeting.



   
Description of benefactor (noun)
person who helps others; donor; patron; sponsor

Samples of benefactor
An anonymous benefactor donated USD 10,000 to the children's hospital.



   
Description of deride (verb)
to laugh at with contempt; to mock; to sneer; to ridicule

Samples of deride
No matter what he said, he was derided.
It is impolite to deride someone even if you dislike him.



  Determinations of the words infer, loiter, equivocation, acerbic, derogatory, foster, complaisance, amiable, benefactor, deride

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